Paul McGeary reports from New Ferens Park Ten-man Newton Aycliffe lost their first game of the season when they were thumped by Durham City this afternoon. Aycliffe, who had led the Ebac Northern League first division after winning their first two games, were thrashed 4-1 by unbeaten Durham at New Ferens Park. Two goals in each half...

Aycliffe NPT Sergeant Mark Edwards continues his regular blog on Aycliffe Today... Hello all, welcome to the next instalment of my on-going blog where I hope to keep readers informed of developments within the local Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) and issues within the area, throwing a couple of court results in there as well. The...

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is looking for volunteers to help with a project aimed at improving the health, wellbeing and quality of life for local people. The PCP Health Buddy Scheme is aimed at people living in or around Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Spennymoor and Ferryhill who may feel isolated, lonely or...

As part of his regular blogging on Aycliffe Today, Aycliffe Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant Mark Edwards details a day in the life of our local bobbies... Part 1 – Briefing The Team The team at Newton Aycliffe are split into two halves which ensures that there is a wider coverage across the week allowing us to respond to issues...

Newton Aycliffe police have arrested two men for separate thefts in the town. The Neighbourhood Police Team reported that David Edwards, from the town, has been charged with theft from Savers in the town centre. Clinton Ross, meanwhile, also from the town, has been arrested and bailed for a theft from The Cubby.  ...

Do you represent a local organisation or group that provides activities to help improve people’s lifestyles? Would you like a free spot in the Active Aycliffe tent at the Great Aycliffe Show? The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) are part of a local partnership called ‘Active Aycliffe’, which aims to help get children, young people...

Police are appealing for information after two male suspects set a fire outside a Newton Aycliffe shop. At about 4.45am on Saturday August 17, two males have approached the Co-op store at Neville Parade and have set a fire outside the shop. Police acknowledge the above CCTV image is poor quality, but hope their pair may b identified by...

Newton Aycliffe Sports Club (NASC) FC has been founded this year and will compete in the Darlington Sunday Invitational League (2nd Division) for the 2013-14 season, with home games being played at Moore Lane Park. Managed by Paul Eales, the squad consists of 31 players all aiming to cement a regular start in the team each...

Police are appealing for information after a number of children's sports items were stolen. At about 3.30pm on Wednesday August 14, several items have been taken from Woodham Burn play area. They included a blue JD scooter, a white sondico football, four tennis balls, one yellow and one blue tennis racquets. If anyone has seen these...

By Martin Walker Newton Aycliffe's cricket team edged closer to promotion after they got back to winning ways at the weekend. The club's first team beat Wolviston's second team with a nine-wicket victory at the Sports Club on Saturday. And a double-bill of home games this Bank Holiday weekend could see Aycliffe all-but clinch...